Hazardous Driving; Never stop the engine when going; down a hill:- Page 135

WARNING

Never stop the engine when going

down a hill:

Stopping the engine when going down

a hill is dangerous. This causes the loss

of power steering and power brake

control, and may cause damage to the

drivetrain. Any loss of steering or

braking control could cause an

accident.

Hazardous Driving

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Hazardous Driving

WARNING

Be extremely careful if it is necessary

to downshift on slippery surfaces:

Downshifting into lower gear while

driving on slippery surfaces is

dangerous. The sudden change in tire

speed could cause the tires to skid.

This could lead to loss of vehicle

control and an accident.
When driving on ice or in water, snow,

mud, sand, or similar hazards:



Be cautious and allow extra distance

for braking.



Avoid sudden braking and sudden

maneuvering.



Do not pump the brakes. Continue

to press down on the brake pedal.

Refer to Antilock Brake System (ABS)

on page 4-77.



If you get stuck, select a lower gear

and accelerate slowly. Do not spin

the front wheels.



For more traction in starting on

slippery surfaces such as ice or

packed snow, use sand, rock salt,

chains, carpeting, or other nonslip

material under the front wheels.

NOTE

Use snow chains only on the front

wheels.

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Driving Tips

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